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Writing with our brain: the evolution of the interface, by Okezue Bell
This is a technical article. Feel free to approach without any knowledge, or a lot of knowledge about animal physiology, neurology / neuroscience, mathematics, AI, neurochemistry, neurobiology, engineering, and brain-computer interfaces. However, if you want to better understand the concepts discussed in this article, I highly recommend that you read the topic first. Recent advances …

The Art of Failure Journaling Project
Nicolas weist By Nicolas Weist You know, failure is an interesting thing that we all seem to be good at from time to time. Many famous people have experienced many failures, but they didn’t let those failures stop them from succeeding. Take Thomas Edison for example. He created the incandescent bulb, but it took over …
A design flaw could explain the problem with EDF’s Chinese nuclear power plant – NGO
PARIS, November 29 (Reuters) – A design flaw in the reactor vessel could be the root cause of a problem that was made public in June at the nuclear power plant jointly owned by EDF in China, a French non-governmental organization said, citing a whistleblower. One of the reactors at the Taishan facility, operated by …

Certified results of the races of the Berks school board.
The 2021 election results have been finalized. Berks County Commissioners certified the election results on November 19, bringing the election season to a close. Here are the final vote totals for the candidates who were on the ballot for school board seats, as well as for the registered candidates who won seats. The county did …

From home to school, the transition will be difficult for elementary school children | Nagpur News
Nagpur: As schools reopen from Std I from December 1 across Maharashtra, academics see a far greater challenge than just letting younger people know about studies. Std I and II students will enter a large school campus for the first time. This new experience, combined with separation anxiety, wearing masks all the time and not …

Write together in the Zoom room in Leitrim
I have been leading Amherst Method writing groups since 2008. Over the years I have worked with novice and experienced writers, with children and their grandparents, with poets, storytellers and writers. from memory. I have conducted workshops in community centers and art venues, in libraries and schools, and in the living room of my home …

Miami design storyteller
MIAMI – This week’s iteration of Design Miami, the fair set to open on Wednesday and run alongside Art Basel Miami Beach, will be notable for more than just the usual mix of items that blend art and function. It will also be the first edition whose content has been overseen by Design Miami’s new …

The Editorial Board: Concrete Goals to End Covid Policies Could Synchronize More New Yorkers | Editorial
Signs are appearing at businesses requiring masks following new regulations instituted in Erie County as hospitals are again overcrowded with Covid-19 patients. It would be easier to get the cooperation of citizens if they knew the conditions under which the restrictions would end. Sharon Cantillon News Editorial Board When Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced …

Shrewsbury elected officials to hold a public hearing on the future of the former Beal School
The Old Beal School rises above its driveway off Maple Avenue near downtown Shrewsbury. (Photo / Dakota Antelman) SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Selectmen’s Council will hold a public hearing on the future plans of the former Maj School. Howard W. Beal Tuesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. Attendees will have …

Do you have a software design idea? Kaggle could help this for free
In a recent Mind matters podcast, “Artificial General Intelligence: the Modern Homunculus,” Robert J. Marks, director of the Walter Bradley Center, professor of computer engineering, spoke with Justin Bui of his own research group at Baylor University in Texas about what’s happening – and not happening – in artificial intelligence today. The big story turned …

The elected supervisor recruited to fill a vacant seat on the Hempfield board of directors
A vacant Hempfield Supervisor seat that expires at the end of the year will be filled by an elected Supervisor whose six-year term begins on January 1. Bill Bretz, who ran unopposed in the Nov. 2 election, was unanimously nominated to fill the term that ends on Dec. 31. “About five years ago, I started …

Liberia: Pres. Weah visits Wells Hairston High School; Encourages students to write their own stories with resilience and determination
MONROVIA – Liberian President George Manneh Weah attributed his success in the dungeon of poverty, the post-conflict nation’s highest seat, his resilience and his commitment to making his dreams come true. President Weah said that despite the deluge of criticism and condemnation over his training and qualifications when he once challenged the presidency and currently …

Battlefront 2042 loses design manager
Now that Battlefield 2042 is out, series design manager Fawzi Mesmar is leaving DICE and EA to take a new role elsewhere. Battlefield 2042 has been out for almost a week, technically almost two weeks given that anyone who pre-ordered the Gold or Ultimate edition had early access to the game starting November 12, and …

Critique of “Writing With Fire”: Speaking of Truth in Power
Several times in the documentary “Write with fire”, We see single female reporters among a crowd of men – cops, minors, political activists – asking soft but firm questions. The courage of women in the face of palpable hostility is impressive, and it becomes even more so when you learn that they are in Uttar …

Take the CBSE board exams this year? Here are 5 tips you can’t ignore
The 2022 CBSE board exam is approaching and students are busy preparing for their exams these days. Many students are concerned about the change in the jury exam model. Typically, most students make common mistakes on exams, losing points. But by taking care of certain things during the exam, not only can you get good …
Adriana Smith, considered the first Latina board member of the Petaluma school district, motivated by children
Smith, a vocal critic of the district’s approach to COVID-19, was sworn in last month Adriana Smith can be the pleasant kind, like when the former mayor of Petaluma, Pam Torliatt, asked her to be the voice of the Latin American community on the city’s transportation advisory committee. “I did it because they invited me,” …

Which Catholic are you? How Mary Gordon’s Writings Address Expanding Our Faith
Many years ago I was fortunate enough to teach a college course on “American Catholic Novels.” While working on the initial program, I knew what my first selection would be: Final payments, the brilliant and heartbreaking 1978 novel by Mary Gordon. The story of Isabel Moore, a young Irish Catholic who found her way in …

AG investigates allegations of sexual misconduct at LI’s Babylon High School
Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday announced a new investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by teachers at a suburban Long Island high school. The Babylon School District has pulled scores of teachers out of classrooms in recent weeks after former students laid the charges in recent weeks. “Every student on Long Island and New …

Colorado Man Builds Futuristic, Minimalist Christmas Trees Inspired by Grandpa’s Sixties Design | Way of life
Matt Bliss is about to rain Christmas trees in his Denver apartment. No living tree will be harmed during this holiday storm. The dark-haired entrepreneur, hunched over his laptop at a makeshift desk / kitchen table in front of his CEO, Marina Lucero, gives clients around the world a somewhat unusual holiday look. He is …

Steps for Success in Writing a Remote Work Policy
To make remote working possible and efficient, a business must take steps to have a clear and effective work-from-home policy. This is now part of a growing trend to allow employees to work remotely. Employers can recruit and retain top talent by giving employees the opportunity to work from home. Employees find it enjoyable because …

San Dieguito School Board changes rules for public comments
ENCINITAS – The San Dieguito Union School District, which operates with a fully staffed board for the first time since June, recently changed the way the public can contribute to public debate at school board meetings. At a November 18 meeting, the first for newly elected director Julie Bronstein, the board approved new rules regarding …

GVSU teacher advises on recent school closures, return to virtual learning
ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) – Several school districts in western Michigan have extended their Thanksgiving break in part due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. In many of these schools, large numbers of students skipped class due to illness or quarantine, putting parents in a familiar but still difficult position to facilitate learning. Inside woodtv.com: …

Better street design is not a panacea for road deaths | DFA 90.7
Earlier this fall, Charlotte City Council discussed the increase in the number of road fatalities, both for pedestrians and people in cars and trucks. They debated how to tackle the problem. The traditional way would be for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police to write more tickets. In 2008, officers drafted a ticket for 22 residents of Charlotte. …

🌱Santa At Severna + Thanksgiving Travel + School calendar update
Happy Sunday, Glen Burnie! Let all of you know what’s going on locally to start today on an informed note. First, the weather forecast for the day: Rather cloudy. High: 56, low: 50. Here are the best stories today at Glen Burnie: Santa Claus comes to town for events in the great Severna Park Region. …

Author Tim Gill on Creating Child Friendly Cities in City Design and Podcast
Author Tim Gill on Creating Child Friendly Cities in City Design and Podcast Courtesy of reSITE To share To share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/972281/author-tim-gill-on-building-child-friendly-cities-in-design-and-the-city-podcast In this episode of Design and the City – a reSITE podcast on how to make cities more livable – academic, writer and consultant Tim Gill, author of …

Alarm about Middletown Board Education Response
For the publisher: I am writing to express my concern about the Middletown School Board’s response to concerns that were brought to the Board’s attention by four different unions on October 14th.e, in a memorandum from the city’s director of equal opportunities and diversity management, and in detailed allegations that were sent anonymously by 15 …

Bruce Campbell writes his own comic, is he on Team Marvel or DC?
Bruce Campbell may be done playing the role of Ash Williams in The Evil Dead, but aside from being a producer of the upcoming Evil Dead Rise, the iconic actor still has a lot to do in the future. Talking to Bloody Disgusting’s The Boo Crew Podcast, Campbell revealed that in addition to upcoming acting …

Driver Almost Hit Students Exiting East Texas School Bus | Local News
Carthage ISD officials voice safety concerns and urge drivers to be careful around school buses after inattentive driver crashed and nearly collided with students getting off a bus in Texas 315. The incident, which happened on November 8, was captured by one of the school bus’s video cameras and shows the car speeding into a …

Charity Digital – Themes – Every Word Counts: Your Brand and Website Copywriting
Delivering a compelling, clear and consistent message about who we are and what we do is vital for every charity, but it’s easier said than done. Charity websites can easily get bogged down with the problem of too much information, overly formal language, and inaccessible and off-putting content. Then there’s the question of who has …

Symposium of the Museum of Arts and Design: innovators in fine jewelry
(PRESS RELEASE) On November 18, the Museum of Arts and Design will host a symposium celebrating groundbreaking studio jewelry artists and academics who have broadened our understanding of the field of contemporary fine jewelry. The event is held in honor of the Museum of Arts and Design’s permanent collection exhibition 45 Stories in Jewelry: 1947 …
Parents Get Angry Over Handling Dirty “White Power” Video With Cullman School Board’s Prez Child
Parents are outraged by the inaction of an Alabama school district after a video posted on Snapchat earlier this month showing the son of a school board president chanting ‘white power’ and ‘kill every n —- rs ”while another student was filming. In an email to Cullman City School District Superintendent Kyle Kalloff and members …

6 Reasons School Districts Need Cloud Security Automation
New report reveals K-12 cloud security gaps. Here’s how automation can help your district New search for EdWeek Research Center and commissioned by ManagedMethods, identifies gaps in school district cloud security. These gaps make data on students, staff and finances vulnerable. A new survey analysis report, What you don’t know can hurt you, found that …

Grammarly raises $ 200 million to expand its AI-powered writing suggestion platform
Join Gaming Leaders, Alongside GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming, For Their 2nd Annual GamesBeat & Facebook Gaming Summit | GamesBeat: Into the Metaverse 2 January 25-27, 2022. Learn more about the event. Based in San Francisco, California Grammar, which develops an AI-powered writing assistant, today announced it has raised $ 200 million, valuing the company at …

Choice by design: a new book reminds us how easily we are influenced, without much hope | November 17-23, 2021
Book Review: “The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters” by Eric J. Johnson If I had to guess, I would say the point of reading non-fiction is to learn something. That’s why I chose non-fiction for years, before I was exhausted by the model I found: 98% of non-fiction detail a huge, …

Churchill County Schools Board of Governors meets Wednesday
Staff report Wednesday, November 17, 2021 A regular meeting of the Churchill County Schools Board of Directors will be held Wednesday at 5:30 pm on the GotoWebinar virtual platform and at 690 S. Maine St., Fallon.IN PERSON:The meeting will be held at the Churchill County School District Administrative Office, Old High School, 690 S. Maine …

Charter School Vaccine Mandate + Real-Life Hero + UC Strike
Hello, neighbors! Paige Austin here with the latest issue of the Los Angeles Daily. First, the weather forecast for the day: Low clouds can break. High: 72 Low: 52. Here are the best stories in Los Angeles today: High-speed Denali Chase ends in dramatic crash on Freeway 5 (Los Angeles patch) Relatives suspect of taking …

Imagine Dragons’ Wayne Sermon on Lockdown ‘Mercury – Act I’ Writing and the Power of Effortless Songwriting
Las Vegas, Nevada, November 4, 2021 – Producer / guitarist Wayne Sermon and his fellow Imagine Dragons have entered the studio with Rick Rubin to record their latest album after months separated by lockdowns from COVID19. While the in-person sessions were cathartic for the group, they also demonstrated just how productive they had been in …

Sir Kenneth Branagh encourages schoolchildren in Newtownabbey to write
Sir Kenneth addressed 200 young people and their teachers at a special screening of his new film based on his own childhood. He said: “Everyone has a unique and special story that is just their own. And it’s important to me that these stories are told, because everyone is different and that’s what makes it …

OnePlus Nord N20 5G specs and new flat design leak
The specifications and design renderings of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G appear to have leaked online, suggesting that the brand’s next phone could be a flat follow-up to the affordable OnePlus Nord N10 5G (pictured). Well-known tipster OnLeaks has provided renders indicating an interesting overhaul for the upcoming cheap OnePlus phone. As you can see, …

Safety, school sale in front of Brooke board of directors | News, Sports, Jobs
Warren Scott SECURITY ISSUE – The Brooke County School Board was asked on Monday about security measures regarding Brooke High School and presented plans to solicit bids for the former Colliers Elementary School. WELLSBURG – The Brooke County School Board was asked about safety measures at Brooke High School on Monday and presented plans to …

Lesson for the day: “Whose handwriting is on the museum wall?” It could be yours.
Lesson overview Featured Article: “What writing is on the wall of the museum? It could be yours.“by Julia Jacobs Many museums try to reach a wider audience while looking for ways to diversify and eliminate cultural biases from their exhibits. Some museums have chosen to give outside voices the opportunity to express themselves within the …

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series launched with new design and Snapdragon chips in the world
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series recently debuted in China and is now expected to launch in global markets. However, the popular Redmi Note 11 series will have a brand new design and will be powered by Snapdragon chips when it launches into global markets. This comes from a new report which suggests that the …

Menominee County Board of Directors Responds to Health Concerns | New
MENOMINEE — Menominee County will participate in a nationwide effort to secure settlement funds from major opioid distributors and a drug maker, Menominee County commissioners agreed at their regular board meeting on Tuesday. . Opioid maker Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, and pharmaceutical distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen are expected to …

Halloween costumes spark protests, vandalism at Coronado High School – NBC 7 San Diego
Coronado Police are investigating a protest at the town’s high school that ended in vandalism marked by racial slurs and symbols of hate. It all started when five male students from Coronado High School posted a photo of themselves at a private party on Halloween night dressed in stereotypical Mexican costumes: sombreros, ponchos and painted …

The top 10 best electronic notes and writing tablets for 2021
Digital note-taking devices with E INK displays are all the rage these days. It offers businesses and schools the opportunity to replace paper and switch to a more environmentally friendly product. Artists will find the drawing apps full of options for characters and environments. Each of the devices on our list are pleasing to the …

Newberg school board fires Superintendent Joe Morelock
This is the latest in a series of highly charged and controversial moves in Newberg through: KOIN 6 News Staff Posted: November 9, 2021 / 10:59 PM PST / Update: November 9, 2021 / 11:10 PM PST Dr Joe Morelock was fired as principal of the Newberg School District on November 9, 2021 (YouTube screenshot) …

Cumberland County school bus drivers pledge to keep calling until they get a living wage
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (WNCN) – School bus drivers in Cumberland County are committed to continuing to call the sick until the district pays them a living wage. “We don’t plan on running these buses until we see something in writing,” said Sugar Harvey, who has been a school bus driver for three years. The school district …

AI improves in student essay writing
The dramatic increase in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted concerns about the role of technology in exam supervision – and also in student cheating. Some universities have reported no more cheating during the pandemic, and these concerns are manifested in a climate where technologies allowing the automation of writing keep improving. Over …

Hidden Figures of Design: lights as designer jewelry
The road to the future Another example of a successful project is the Crystal Face illuminated grille, which can be ordered by buyers of the ŠKODA ENYAQ iV electric car. “The idea was born in our design workshop, and we gradually developed it in cooperation with our innovation incubator until it reached a form where …

Stillwater Board of Directors Agrees to Sell Withrow Elementary School to White Bear Lake Private School – Twin Cities
A private Christian academy in White Bear Lake appears to be buying the old Withrow Elementary School from Hugo. The Stillwater School Board last week approved a purchase contract for the school. The terms provide for the sale of the building to 10158, LLC, for $ 1.4 million. The registered agent of the newly formed …

How to Maximize the Benefits of Virtual Writing Groups (Opinion)
While writing my thesis, I joined the Coffee Club: five doctoral students. students who met on Wednesday afternoons at the library to write together. We met at a thesis training camp and decided to keep the momentum going, which involved writing in silence and taking 10-minute breaks every hour. The Coffee Club members were drawn …

The culture war has had mixed success in school board races
School board candidates opposed to mask mandates and lessons on racism in US history have won in the Red States and some politically divided districts, but have often failed in their attempts to shape district politics schools on the new problem of cultural war. The mixed results complicate the picture for Republicans increasingly turned to …

A rare £ 2 coin with an error in its design could be worth up to £ 500
A rare £ 2 coin issued to commemorate the centenary of WWI could be worth up to £ 500. The coin could earn you an impressive profit if the words “Two Pounds” are missing from the side of the head, according to the Mirror. It was minted in 2014 to mark the centenary of the …

Artificial intelligence is improving in writing and universities should be worried about plagiarism
The dramatic increase in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted concerns about the role of technology in exam supervision – and also in student cheating. Some universities have reported no more cheating during the pandemic, and these concerns are manifested in a climate where technologies allowing the automation of writing keep improving. Over …

Marshall, Johnson, Crozier re-elected to the supervisory board; Quintern and Anderson to join school board | New
Locally, the District 3 Supervisor race has garnered a lot of attention, with three qualified candidates vying to fill the remainder of Goodwin’s unexpired tenure (through Dec.31, 2023). Marshall, a Unionville dairy farmer, has been chosen from five potential candidates to replace Goodwin until Tuesday’s election can take place. Pitera, an Orange elementary school teacher …

Probing threats at school board meetings prompts Minnesota group to sever ties with national branch
In a letter, a group of seven state lawmakers called on the Minnesota School Board Association to end its membership in the national group and refuse to participate in federal investigations into threats against school boards, teachers or administrators . The push comes after United States Attorney General Merrick Garland this week defended his request …

New US trailer for inspiring Indian journalism documentary “Writing with Fire”
New US trailer for inspiring Indian journalism documentary “Writing with Fire” by Alex Billington November 4, 2021Source: Youtube “My job involves great personal risks.” An extraordinarily inspiring film about how just working as a journalist can change everything. Music Box Films in the US unveiled an official US trailer for the stunning, award-winning documentary film …

Elk County Voters Choose School Board Members | New
RIDGWAY – In addition to electing three new mayors on Tuesday, voters in Elk County also selected new school board members and answered ballot questions at Ridgway. According to the Elk County Election Office, 7,502 ballots were cast out of the 20,088 registered voters in the county on Tuesday, and the turnout was 37.35%. Leah …

School Board Elections Reflect ‘Notable Support’ for Registered Candidates | News, Sports, Jobs
Tuesday night’s unofficial tally gave school district voters an indication who could win – and also reflected noticeable support for candidates in writing. The expected winners for the five contested seats for the Williamsport area school board are Cody Derr, Adam Welteroth, Jamie Sanders, Michelle Deavor and Barbara Reeves. Scott R. Williams and Fatima Royal …

Ahmedabad: Chopda Pujan, The tradition of writing accounts survives even in the digital age
In a secluded corner of a godown in the walled city of Ahmedabad, Ahmed Barkat (64) leans over a long red book which gives him the final touch. The chopda or bahi-khata, as these account books are called, is being prepared for the businessman to perform the “chopda pujan” in Diwali, now mainly used symbolically, …

The city will present a project to convert the railway into a trail
The Old CSX Railroad is pictured near Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge on December 30, 2016. (File photo by John Huotari / Oak Ridge Today) The Town of Oak Ridge continues to work on a Rails to Trails project that has been in the works for years that will convert 4.6 miles of unused …

New Faces Join Hubbard Board of Directors | News, Sports, Jobs
WARREN – With just 22.2% voter turnout, many communities voted for new school board members, according to incomplete and unofficial Trumbull County election results. HUBBARD After starting with eight candidates vying for two open seats, the race for the Hubbard School Board turned out to be a close call, with new faces on the final …

Hillsborough School Board election results for 2021
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Polling stations are now closed for the 2021 school board election and the votes are being counted in a rocky Hillsborough Township School Board election. There are six candidates vying for the two three-year seats, including two candidates in writing. New Jersey Election Updates: Stay tuned for local, regional and national announcements …

5th Annual Storyshares Writing Competition Calls On Writers To “Spark The Love Of Reading” | State
PHILADELPHIA CREAM, November 2, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – The Story of the Year contest returns for its fifth annual season and invites writers from around the world to use their imaginations to “awaken the love of reading”. Storyshares, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the practice of reading and improving literacy skills, called for …

The design of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE confirmed by a new leak?
We’ve been hearing rumors for a very long time about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. It’s to the point that we now know almost everything about the smartphone – the only thing left for Samsung is to launch it. Last week, a report claimed that Samsung planned to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone …
Republicans back fascist militias threatening school board members, teachers and students
Last Tuesday, October 26, members of two fascist militia groups, the Proud Boys and People’s Rights, stormed a Portland Public School board meeting and refused to wear masks, which resulted in the in-person meeting being canceled. The topic of the meeting was whether or not to make vaccinations compulsory for students aged 12 and over. …

“Different Dimensions of History”: Burwell School Site Celebrates 200 Years
Burwell School, still present in historic Hillsborough town center, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. Built in 1821, what was once an all-white school for privileged girls now offers free tours for visitors seeking the opportunity to learn about the history of the house and the people who lived and studied there. The house …